Prisma Access vs Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform

Prisma Access9.0Visit Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform6.8Visit

Higher score Prisma Access #3 in Security Service Edge Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Prisma Access

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Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform #19 in Security Service Edge Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Menlo Security

• Prisma Access fits best

  Integrated enterprise security teams

• Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform fits best

  Browser-focused security and isolation

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Side by side

Feature	Prisma Access 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	6.8
Ranking	#3 in Security Service Edge Software	#19 in Security Service Edge Software
Best for	Integrated enterprise security teams	Browser-focused security and isolation
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	9 integrations	16 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Prisma Access 6/6 · Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform 6/6
Secure web gateway	✓	✓
Private-app access	✓	✓
Cloud access security	✓	✓
Data loss prevention	✓	✓
Remote browser isolation	✓	✓
Device posture checks	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Combines SWG, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, FWaaS, and browser isolation Connects with Palo Alto Networks management, identity, logging, and SD-WAN tools Supports device posture and risk policies for private application access	Combines SWG, CASB, ZTNA, browser DLP, and isolation Supports posture checks, file sanitization, and session forensics Integrates with Okta, Microsoft 365, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Capabilities can vary by license edition and add-on subscriptions The listed platform is web-based rather than a broad native app offering	Verified platform coverage is limited to web and Chrome extension Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by deployment No free plan is available
Our verdict	Prisma Access is Palo Alto Networks’ cloud-delivered SASE platform for enterprises and other organizations securing remote users, branch networks, internet traffic, SaaS applications, and private applications. It brings together secure web… Read the review →	Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform is a cloud-delivered security service centered on browser and web-session protection. It is designed for enterprises managing access from managed, unmanaged, and BYOD devices. The platform covers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Prisma Access — where it wins

  • Combines SWG, ZTNA, CASB, DLP, FWaaS, and browser isolation
  • Connects with Palo Alto Networks management, identity, logging, and SD-WAN tools
  • Supports device posture and risk policies for private application access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Capabilities can vary by license edition and add-on subscriptions
  • The listed platform is web-based rather than a broad native app offering

• Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform — where it wins

  • Combines SWG, CASB, ZTNA, browser DLP, and isolation
  • Supports posture checks, file sanitization, and session forensics
  • Integrates with Okta, Microsoft 365, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified platform coverage is limited to web and Chrome extension
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by deployment
  • No free plan is available

• Prisma Access9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  An integrated SSE platform for enterprises securing users, applications, networks, and hybrid environments.

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• Menlo Security Cloud Security Platform6.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad browser-security platform for enterprises protecting web and application access.

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